gradual

a change that happens slowly over a long period

a slow and steady rise in number, amount, or level

a slow and steady decrease in quality, quantity, or importance

a slow and steady upward movement

a slow process of changing from one state or condition to another

the process of slowly becoming less

a slow change in position or direction

the slow process of no longer having something

a slow act of making something smaller or less in amount

a slow and complete change in the appearance or character of something

the slow process of becoming larger in size or scope

a slow accumulation of something

the slow process of becoming worse

the slow process of making something longer or larger

a slow change towards a new idea, system, or state

a slow increase in intensity or seriousness

a slow and unintentional change from one situation to another